Admiral Theatre

3940 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Other
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2024
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Admiral Theatre has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 23, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.(**SEE COMMENTS)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11--NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
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Dec 16, 2024
Complaint
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.(**SEE COMMENTS)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS TO THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),(***SEE COMMENTS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP,BAR AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE PORTER ROOM AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE SAME AREA AND MAINTIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL THE SODA, BOTTLED STARBUCKS COFFEE, RED BULLS INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Admiral Theatre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Admiral Theatre on file is from Dec 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Admiral Theatre?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Admiral Theatre.

Has Admiral Theatre's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Admiral Theatre have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Admiral Theatre means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Admiral Theatre inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Admiral Theatre is inspected about once every four years on average.